Business Details
16 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architecture & Design Solutions
Ci Design is an award-winning architecture and design firm with 15 years of experience delivering innovative solutions across science and technology, mission-critical, workplace, industrial manufacturing, and mixed-use residential sectors. Our multidisciplinary team of over 100 professionals operates from six strategically located offices in Baltimore, Boston, Dallas, Washington D.C., Greenville, and Raleigh, collaborating to provide comprehensive services including architecture, planning, landscape design, interior design, and procurement. Recognized as a 2025 Boston Business Journal Innovator of the Year and ranked 80th among the nations top 200 architecture firms in 2024, we prioritize client-centric approaches and industry-leading expertise.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our fourth consecutive inclusion in the top 50 fastest-growing private companies, driven by a philosophy of continuous innovation and partnership. With a focus on shaping environments that enhance how people live, work, and play, we combine deep technical knowledge with creative vision to deliver projects that meet evolving client needs while maintaining rigorous standards of quality and sustainability.
Services
Architecture
Planning
Landscape Design
Interior Design
Procurement
Experiential Graphics
Branding
Lab Planning
Mission Critical
Industrial Manufacturing
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have 15 years of experience in architecture and design.
- Our team includes over 100 experts across multiple disciplines.
- Ranked among the top 100 architecture firms in 2024.
- Awarded Innovator of the Year by Boston Business Journal.
- We serve regional, national, and international clients.
Services
Architecture
Ci Designs architecture practice creates innovative, functional spaces tailored to science & technology, mission-critical, and industrial manufacturing sectors. Our team combines technical expertise with creative vision to deliver sustainable, code-compliant structures that align with client goals. With 15 years of experience, we ensure every project meets rigorous quality standards while enhancing user environments.
Planning
Our planning services focus on strategic site development, zoning compliance, and master planning for mixed-use and industrial projects. We integrate client needs with regulatory requirements to optimize land use and infrastructure efficiency. With multidisciplinary expertise, we deliver scalable solutions that support long-term growth and community integration.
Landscape Design
Ci Designs landscape architecture enhances environmental sustainability and aesthetic appeal through tailored outdoor solutions. We design functional, resilient landscapes for corporate campuses, industrial sites, and residential developments, balancing ecological considerations with client-specific needs. Our approach prioritizes durability, accessibility, and visual harmony with surrounding environments.
Interior Design
Our interior design services create dynamic, user-centric environments for workplaces, labs, and manufacturing facilities. We focus on spatial efficiency, material selection, and ergonomic design to improve productivity and safety. By aligning aesthetics with operational demands, we deliver interiors that reflect brand identity while meeting technical performance standards.
Experiential Graphics
Ci Designs experiential graphics integrate branding, wayfinding, and storytelling into physical spaces. We craft immersive environments that engage audiences through strategic use of color, typography, and digital elements. This service enhances user experience in corporate, educational, and public spaces while reinforcing client brand narratives.
People
John Larsen
President and CEO
John Larsen leads Ci Designs vision to shape innovative environments that enhance how people live, work, and play. With 15 years of leadership, he drives client collaboration and strategic growth across architecture and design disciplines.
Christopher Ladd
Vice President and COO
Christopher Ladd oversees Ci Designs operational excellence and global expansion. As COO, he focuses on developing new partnerships and advancing the firms influence in architecture and design through client-centric solutions and team innovation.
Questions
What services does Ci Design offer?
Ci Design provides architecture, planning, landscape design, interior design, procurement, experiential graphics, branding, and specialized planning for labs and industrial manufacturing projects.
Which industries does Ci Design specialize in?
We specialize in science & technology, mission-critical, workplace, industrial manufacturing, and mixed-use residential sectors.
How experienced is Ci Design?
With 15 years of experience and over 100 multidisciplinary experts, we deliver innovative design solutions for diverse clients.
Where is Ci Design located?
Our offices are in Baltimore, Boston, Dallas, Washington D.C., Greenville, and Raleigh, serving regional, national, and international clients.
What awards has Ci Design won?
We received the 2025 Boston Business Journal Innovator of the Year Award and are ranked among the top 100 architecture firms in 2024.
